Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

PARK STREET, B65 0LS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK STREET, B65 0LS.

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Population

404

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B65 0LS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

B65 0LS is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B65 0LS is an up-and-coming urban area on Park Street, 0.4km from Blackheath in Blackheath. Administratively it sits within Langley ward and the Halesowen and Rowley Regis constituency.

For families considering a move, B65 0LS represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for B65 0LS are sourced from Output Area E00050587 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B65 0LS. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.4%
Asian / British Asian17.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B65 0LS is above average at 125 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences189
Shoplifting172
Criminal damage and arson34
Public order29
Other theft25

school Local Schools

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Blackheath Primary School

Good475 pupils0.4 km
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Highfields Primary School

Good432 pupils0.7 km
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St Michael's Church of England High School

Good1221 pupils1.1 km
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Halesbury School

Good155 pupils1.1 km
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Olive Hill Primary Academy

Good458 pupils1.1 km
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Hurst Green Primary School

Good418 pupils1.2 km
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The Westminster School

Outstanding238 pupils1.3 km
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Causeway Green Primary School

Good451 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • Rowley News & Off Licence0.8 km
  • Cheema Stores (Costcutter)0.8 km
  • Deen General Store0.4 km
  • Goals Soccer Centre Ltd0.9 km
  • JD Convenience Stores0.7 km
  • + 40 more
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Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Jade Dragon0.9 km
  • Sweet Shakes0.7 km
  • Golden Wok0.3 km
  • Mujeeb's0.1 km
  • Jaspers and Kebablicious0.7 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • SEHR Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Iceland Foods Limited0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Fairfield Inn0.8 km
  • Hill & Cakemore Liberal Club0.4 km
  • Shoulder of Mutton0.2 km
  • Hill & Cakemore Ex Servicemans0.4 km
  • The Little Beech0.3 km
  • + 12 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Balti Towers0.7 km
  • Bobbo's Todays Catch0.1 km
  • KT Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Dessert Corner0.6 km
  • Snooks Snooker Club0.7 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rowley Regis0.4 km
  • Old Hill1.4 km
  • Langley Green2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Rowley Regis Rail Station0.4 km